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Assertion:The pK(a) of acetic acid is lo...

Assertion:The `pK_(a)` of acetic acid is lower than that of phenol.
Reason:Phenoxide ion is more resonance stablised.

A

If both Assertion `&` Reason are True `&` the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion `&` Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion `&` Reason are False.

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C
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